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Daily Summary for 3/8/2026

Sikeston, MO to Dickson, TN to Decatur, AL to Falkville, AL

Big Rig Travels day began at 8:32 am CDT.  It is 45 degrees and partly cloudy at the Love’s at Sikeston, MO.  We are continuing our trip to Dickson, TN.

Stop at the Love’s near Holiday, TN at 11:31 am.

Love’s stop near Dickson, TN at 12:26 pm to top off the refer.

Arrival at the receiver at 1:07 pm to check in to complete the drop and hook.

We are now starting our dead head trip to Decatur, AL.

Love’s stop near Columbia, TN at 2:52 pm for fuel for the Blue Comet.

Welcome to Alabama at I-65 near Ardmore at 3:58 pm.  

Arrival at the shipper at 4:39 pm to check in near Decatur, AL.  BRS returns from check in at 4:44 pm and waves to the road crew in the Blue Comet.  Backed into dock door at 4:49 pm.  Leaving shipper after his 6:00 pm loading appointment.

Pilot stop near Decatur for Cat Scale weigh mass check, adjusted tandems and re-weigh, all good.  No parking available here.

Big Rig Steve officially done at the Love’s near Falkville, AL at 8:23 pm, safely parked after a challenging spot to get into.  Will plan to leave at 7:00 am tomorrow.

Map route from St James, MO 65559 to Dickson, TN
Map route from Dickson, TN to Decatur, GA

Numbers:  miles to receiver.  We 373 covered miles with a delivery and a live load.  1024 points, 1 star, #472.  Mon-Sun: average 1016, 9 stars, #747

Clocks: 1:48 hours on 11 hr, 1:48 hours on 14 hr, 5:30 hours on 70 hr.  Do not gain back hours tomorrow morning. Gain 7:28 hrs on Tuesday.

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Another good day for Big Rig Travels.

Welcome to Alabama

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